Chinese man discovers gold particles in duck’s stomach, weighing 10 grams, worth US$1,800
South China Morning Post
by Zoey ZhangMarch 6, 2026
A man from central China discovered gold while slaughtering a duck, an unusual find that echoes ancient gold rush practices.
In February, a villager surnamed Liu from Longhui county, Hunan province, discovered the gold particles in a duck’s stomach.
After a burning test, the particles were confirmed to be genuine gold, weighing around 10g and valued at nearly 12,000 yuan (US$1,800), the mainland media outlet Xinwenfang reported.
Liu’s father saw it as a sign of good luck for the year ahead.
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 3/6/2026